Question

What is 12x + 11y - 4x -5y

Answer 1

8x + 6y

Explanation:

1) Rearrange terms and combine like terms:

12x + 11y - 4x - 5y —> 12x - 4x +11y - 5y

2.Simplify (aka add/subtract like terms)

12x - 4x +11y - 5y

- 12x - 4x = 8x

- 11y - 5y = 6y

= 8x + 6y

Hence, 8x + 6y is your answer :)

Answer 2

8x+6y

Explanation:

Combine like terms:

12x-4x=8x

+11y-5y=6y (because 11 is the bigger number and 5 is smaller, the answer is positive [+])